http://www.us.stagejobspro.com Jobs and opportunities direct from Stage Jobs Pro (US) en-gb http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81861 We are a top-rated independent school in Durham, NC and we are seeking a Costume Designer for our upcoming season, which includes Crimes of the Heart (rehearsals begin Sept. 10; performances run Nov. 11-13, 2010)and Guys and Dolls (rehearsals begin Nov. 19; performances run Feb. 17-19, 2011). The designer will be paid a flat fee per show to design, procure and/or build the costumes. (The designer may be able to hire additional help for costume construction as needed.) Additionally, the designer will be paid supervision pay of $15 per hour for every hour spent supervising and instructing a small crew of student volunteers. Candidates with good time-management skills, as well as experience and/or an interest in mentoring motivated high school students, are encouraged to apply. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81860 We are a top-rated independent school in Durham, NC, and we are seeking a Scenic Designer/Technical Director for the 2010-11 season, which includes Crimes of the Heart (rehearsals begin Sept. 10; performances run Nov. 11-13, 2010) and Guys and Dolls (rehearsals begin Nov. 19; performances run Feb. 17-19, 2011). These positions may be divided between two people, but ideally one person would handle both jobs. The Scenic Designer will be paid a flat fee per show. The Technical Supervisor will be paid $15 per hour to procure materials, supervise set construction, painting and dressing, and oversee a crew of highly motivated and talented high school students. Interested applicants should be available to work a few days per week (typically afternoons from 3:30 to 5:30pm two days per week, as well as several Saturday afternoons during the rehearsal period). Candidates with good time-management skills, as well as experience and/or an interest in mentoring motivated high school students, are encouraged to apply. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81857 Must be available 6-11 p.m. thursday-saturday and 1-6 p.m. sunday 8/12/10 thru 9/19/10. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81795 Assistant Event Technician needed to operate basic stage lighting and live audio for events taking place in the Gateway Auditorium on our Newtown, PA campus. Some set-up and tear-down required. Schedule varies widely. The ideal candidate will: * Possess basic microphone mixing skills * Be capable of operating a lighting console as instructed * Be capable of climbing stairs, lifting tables and chairs. * Understand basic audio/lighting setup. * Have a flexible schedule * Be able to take direction * Be detail oriented This is a per diem position. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81603 We are a professional Off-Off Broadway theatre company that runs productions all year round with many acclaimed shows under it's belt. We have an UNPAID Stage Manager Intern position open. This is a chance to work with a company that has passionate, good natured people. Individuals will be responsible for assisting the Director with rehearsals, performances and other related duties. Candidates must have a good work ethic and ability to take direction while maintaining a positive attitude at all times. The production we are doing is The Beauty Queen of Leenane and goes up in September, dates/time are TBD. Rehearsals are already underway and we need someone as of last week. We'd like someone with a flexible schedule and who is willing to work at different times of the day. The director is a veteran of the stage and is amazing to work with. Please send your resume. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81530 Wardrobe Supervisor – Our venue, an Active LORT C theatre 40 minutes from Manhattan, seeks experienced individual for 5 show season. Responsibilities include maintaining and laundering all costumes, wigs, and shoes. Dressing of actors during tech/dress rehearsal, and performances, repairing costumes as needed, preparing dressing rooms, and assisting in load-in and strike of costumes. Candidates should have experience with alterations and basic wig maintenance. Applicant must be a team player and have excellent organizational and communication skills. Position begins September 27 and runs through June 5. Benefits available. Send resume and references. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81529 Carpenter – Our venue, an Active LORT C theatre 40 minutes from Broadway, seeks experienced Carpenter to assist the Scene Shop in preparation and execution of 5 show/2 educational touring company season. Major responsibilities include carpentry, metalwork, rigging, tool maintenance, and supply inventory. Position is geared towards candidate who desires to move up to a Master Carpenter position. Position begins August 16 and runs through mid May 15. Benefits available. Send, fax, or email resume and names of references. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81454 Focus of position is divided between marketing and box office duties: assisting Director of Marketing with marketing campaigns for all Center programs, including an annual Performing Arts Series, Schooltime Matinee series, Community School of the Arts, special/fundraising events, facility rental usage, and art gallery exhibitions; conducting sales transactions via phone and in person, including tickets (individual events, group sales, Schooltime Matinee orders, season subscriptions, exchanges), gift certificates, donations, and class registrations. Ideal candidate will have Bachelor’s degree in Arts Management, Business/Marketing or related field, or 2 years sales/customer service relevant experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite desired; familiarity with Theater Manager or ticketing software is a plus. This full-time position requires someone willing to work a flexible schedule since evening and weekend hours are required. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81447 Performing Arts Center (10-47). We seek a Lighting and Sound Supervisor for our multi-purpose Performing Arts Center, scheduled to open in late Fall 2010. This facility will house an estimated 900-seat proscenium space, a 100-seat flexible Black Box, a 500-seat amphitheatre and an academic wing for the Department of Fine Arts. As one of three full-time staff members, this position will serve the lighting and sound needs for presenting events in theatre, dance and music. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81446 Performing Arts Center (10-46). We seek a Technical Supervisor for our multi-purpose Performing Arts Center, scheduled to open in late Fall 2010. This facility will house an estimated 900-seat proscenium space, a 100-seat flexible Black Box, a 500-seat amphitheatre and an academic wing for the Department of Fine Arts. As one of three full-time staff members, this position will serve the technical needs for presenting events in theatre, dance and music. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81445 PT/FT Top notch, experienced stitcher to work with designer on high end evening wraps. Must have varied sewing skills and be able to work with different fabrics, e.g. velvet, taffeta, organza, charmeuse on industrial machine. Absolutely no beginners. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=81370 We are a small non-profit theater company in the East Village, is seeking all technical positions for it's upcoming season. Especially seeking Technical Directors, Stage Managers, Assistant Stage Managers, Costume Designers, Lighting and Sound Designers, Stage Crew (Construction) and Scenic Painters. The upcoming season will include (12 performances of each): Tosca in October, Die Fledermaus in December and Carmen in May. In addition, there will be few performances of Operas-in-Brief for children performed in tandem. Magic Flute Brief with Tosca; Hansel and Gretel and The Mikado Briefs with Die Fledermaus; and HMS Pinafore Brief with Carmen. All performances as the Connelly Theatre, 220 E. 4th St., NYC. Please email your resume, ASAP, for consideration. There is a small honorarium for key positions. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=78832 Event Tech, a high-end special events production company in business for over 23 years, is in search of a qualified Logistics Coordinator. Event Tech has built its reputation as a full service supplier with an extensive inventory of the newest technology of audio, lighting, staging, temporary power solutions, and video production equipment. We have had the opportunity to serve clients in concerts, conventions, industrial, collegiate, theater, and inspirational productions of all sizes in many locations. Please see our website at www.eventtech.com for company details. Candidate’s minimum responsibilities include, but are not limited to: •Maintain and expand labor database to fill labor requirements for producing varied events •Oversee labor and transportation including auditing and reconciling procurement and payment processes •Forecast, schedule, and coordinate all internal and external labor needs •Estimating and negotiating labor costs •Direct hire of freelance labor, union labor, and non–union labor vendors •Utilize, maintain and expand relations with local and national transportation vendors •Forecast and satisfy equipment and personnel transportation needs while working within budgetary constraints •Coordinate lodging, air and, ground travel for personnel •Overnight travel when required Minimum Position Qualifications: •High level of personal organization •Ability to work and manage independently and solve problems •In depth understanding of audio, lighting, video, staging and power equipment •Special Events industry knowledge a must •Experience with negotiations when pertaining to cost inquiries •Strict attention to detail •Ability to work a flexible schedule •Ability to be available out of normal business hours as business necessitates •Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines consistently •Ability to receive and respond positively to feedback from clients, coworkers and supervisors •Must be dependable and reliable •Excellent customer service skills •Ability to produce and maintain a clean and valid driver's license and meet company vehicle driving standards •Must be able to obtain a DOT medical card and a forklift operator certification •Ability to lift a minimum of 75 pounds consistently and safely •Operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles up to 26 foot non-CDL box truck. •Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing •Basic Windows computer skills including Microsoft Office •Understanding of IntelEvent software a plus, but not required •Background check and pre-screening drug test are required http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=78286 I am currently looking for a US based LD and operator to tour with our show. Experience with not only conventional lighting, but intelligent lighting straight through to projections is essential. The videos on our website are from '07. The producer of the show is constantly upgrading the equipment on tour and books the show in all kinds of venues. The 10/11 season will have live audiences as small as a couple of hundred, straight through to over 20,000. We will only consider experienced applicants. http://www.us.stagejobspro.com/job_view.php?uid=77427 Design a set for a high school musical, teach basics of design to a few advanced art students, oversee set construction, assist with lighting the show. Show dates are November 12-14, 2010.